I just find that mind-boggling.

I think we were putting 51 cents out on the accrual accounts when I was in the Pentagon.

But, I think this young veteran deserves an answer. I think he deserves a response. It's very fair and very supportive of the people who've had to serve, in general.

It was a considerable shift, when they decided to do that, back in the 1980s.

I think you're right on the mark with regard to your view of this as a moral contract.

This is a really relevant question, in terms of whether or not we get the DOD budget under control.

The individual marine is our Corps' most sacred asset.

This aid plays a critical role in our diplomacy, and nowhere is this more important than in East and Southeast Asia.

We'd like to ask for your support and leadership in helping us break through some of the stovepipes and bureaucracy at the DOD.

I think weight and education are two areas that the country needs to go after.

recruiting and retention bonuses are absolutely vital right now, especially for filling some of our stressed career areas

Of all the regions in the world except Europe, the East Asia region has the lowest budget for foreign assistance.